Acute scrotal oedema complicating peritoneal dialysis.
A case of extraperitoneal leakage of dialysate producing massive acute scrotal oedema complicating peritoneal dialysis is presented. Important diagnostic features including select clinical images, the role of imaging modalities and appropriate management are discussed.
Connolly
Stephen S
SS
Departments of Urology, Adelaide and Meath incorporating National Children's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. steconnolly@rcsi.ie
Govender
Pradeep
P
Ellanti
Prasad
P
Flynn
Robert
R
D000208:Acute Disease; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004487:Edema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010531:Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012611:Scrotum; D014463:Ultrasonography